The Gorge
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1:22:40
- Full Episode
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After a California tutor vanishes on a trip to Taiwan, her family’s search for answers reveals secrets and a trail of digital evidence that contradicts everything they thought they knew. Andrea Canning reports.
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Brief Summary
Alice Koo's disappearance leads to a family investigation revealing secrets about her marriage and husband, Harold Hurchin, amid a wrongful death lawsuit.
Key points
- The Family's Search. The Ku family launches their own investigation after Alice's disappearance raises alarms.
- A Shocking Discovery. The family learns Alice secretly got married, adding layers to the mystery of her disappearance.
- The Family's Desperate Search. Alice's family travels to Taiwan, hoping to find her alive.
- Alice's Mysterious Disappearance. Alice Ku goes missing during a trip to Taiwan, sparking a frantic search.
- Harold's Unusual Behavior. Harold's actions raise suspicions as he moves on with his life after Alice's disappearance.
- Suspicious Circumstances. Questions arise about Harold's past and the timing of his wife's death.
Episode highlights
- The Family's SearchThe Ku family launches their own investigation after Alice's disappearance raises alarms.“This is getting serious now.”5:01Apr 14, 2026
- A Shocking DiscoveryThe family learns Alice secretly got married, adding layers to the mystery of her disappearance.“What, what? It was the first time we heard, like, she got married.”14:24Apr 14, 2026
- The Family's Desperate SearchAlice's family travels to Taiwan, hoping to find her alive.“We actually hoped that we could find her just anywhere on the road or anything.”28:28Apr 14, 2026
- Alice's Mysterious DisappearanceAlice Ku goes missing during a trip to Taiwan, sparking a frantic search.“We still believe maybe she was hiding somewhere.”38:17Apr 14, 2026
- Harold's Unusual BehaviorHarold's actions raise suspicions as he moves on with his life after Alice's disappearance.“That sounds very callous.”39:53Apr 14, 2026
- Suspicious CircumstancesQuestions arise about Harold's past and the timing of his wife's death.“Very suspicious and convenient that he meets Alice in the same month that his prior wife dies.”41:45Apr 14, 2026
- The Deposition of HaroldAlice's family finally gets a chance to question her husband under oath.“To commit Harold to a story and get him to provide all of his information.”45:46Apr 14, 2026
- Harold's DepositionHarold's calm demeanor during questioning raises suspicions about his honesty.“He's a complete and total liar.”52:05Apr 14, 2026
Tension
75/ 100High tension
